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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.91, 1,684.81 and 696.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.91, 1,684.81 and 696.84 is: 961.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.91 : 1,684.81 = 696.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.91/1,684.81 = 696.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.91x = 1,684.81 × 696.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.91x = 1,174,043.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,043.00/1,220.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.61

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